5 Running Workouts for HYROX & HYROX Rundown

About this episode

Rich Ryan discusses five effective running workouts to enhance HYROX performance.

If you want to improve your HYROX performance, you don’t just need to run more—you need to run smarter. In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan breaks down the 5 most effective running workouts for HYROX, ranked from least to most impactful. This isn’t about random speed work—it’s about building the right engine, improving efficiency, and learning how to actually translate running into race performance. You’ll learn: Why traditional sprint training can hurt your HYROX results How to build speed without sacrificing endurance The most effective way to train threshold for race day How to combine running + HYROX workouts for maximum transfer Whether you’re preparing for your first race or chasing a PR, this episode will change how you approach running. 👉 Train smarter with the RMR Training App : https://www.rmr.training/rmr-app-yt 00:00 – Why “running faster” isn’t what you think 03:45 – #5 Hill Sprints (Build power without burnout) 10:20 – #4 Efficiency Reps (Run faster with better form) 18:15 – #3 LT1 Training (The missing aerobic key) 28:40 – Threshold Training Mistakes (Why most athletes get this wrong) 42:10 – The BEST way to combine running + HYROX workouts…

People in this episode

Host: Rich Ryan

Topics covered

• HYROX
• running workouts
• performance improvement
• speed training
• endurance training

Keywords

• HYROX
• running workouts
• speed training
• endurance
• threshold training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RMR Training App

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